Collector & Reseller Glossary

What the jargon actually means — and what it does to resale value. 3,213 terms across 12 categories.

13 terms in Reselling starting with “I” · page 1 of 1

1. import dutiesReselling
   These are taxes or fees levied by a country's government on goods brought into its borders from another country. When you purchase items internationally for resale, you must account for these duties, which can significan
2. influencer marketingReselling
   This refers to leveraging social media personalities or established figures to promote products or brands. For resellers and collectors, this is relevant when assessing the provenance or desirability of an item. If a pie
3. instagram shoppingReselling
   This refers to the integrated e-commerce features within the Instagram platform, allowing users to tag products directly in photos and videos. For resellers and collectors, it's a direct sales channel that bypasses the n
4. insurance claimReselling
   This refers to the process of filing a claim with an insurance provider after an item you are reselling has been lost, damaged, or stolen. For resellers, this is a critical risk management tool, especially when shipping
5. international shippingReselling
   This refers to the process of sending goods across national borders, which is a fundamental aspect of global e-commerce for resellers. For collectors and resellers, the ability to ship internationally opens up massive ma
6. inventory holding costReselling
   This refers to the total expenses incurred by a reseller while their goods are sitting in storage, rather than being actively sold. These costs include warehousing fees, insurance premiums, the opportunity cost of capita
7. inventory managementReselling
   This refers to the systematic process of tracking, organizing, and controlling all the goods you have for sale. It involves knowing exactly what items you possess, where they are stored, how many units you have, and when
8. inventory turnoverReselling
   This metric measures how quickly a reseller sells and replaces their stock over a specific period, usually a year. It essentially tells you how efficiently you are moving goods from your storage to a buyer's hands. A hig
9. item conditionReselling
   This refers to the overall state of an item, encompassing its physical wear, functionality, and completeness. When selling, condition is arguably the most critical factor determining the final price. A pristine, like-new
10. item not as describedReselling
    This phrase refers to a situation where the physical condition, features, or specifications of an item being sold do not match the listing description provided by the seller. It is a critical legal and transactional issu
11. item sourcingReselling
    This refers to the entire process of finding merchandise to sell. It encompasses where you look for products, such as thrift stores, estate sales, online auctions, wholesale lots, or direct manufacturer channels. Effecti
12. item specificsReselling
    These are detailed attributes or characteristics provided by the seller about a product listing, going far beyond the basic title and description. They include precise information like brand, model number, color, size, m
13. item velocityReselling
    This metric describes how quickly an item moves through the sales pipeline, essentially measuring its turnover rate. For resellers, high item velocity is a strong indicator of market demand and profitability. It tells yo